ANTAQ and German agency collaborate to help protect ports from climate change effects

Yesterday (22/01), at ANTAQ (National Waterway Transport Agency) in Brasilia, the director general of the organ , Mário Povia, Brazilian director of the German Technical Cooperation Agency (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – GIZ), Michael Rosenauer, signed  an agreement to gather knowledge aimed at protecting port areas against the impacts of climate change. Such impacts can bring considerable loss to the sector such as physical damage and shutdowns.

The studies will form a foundation for action to be taken in protecting the port environment. The cooperation period is estimated to be 18 months, and will be supported by the Institute for Space Research (INPE-MCTI) and the Infrastructure, Economy and Environment Ministry .

The German Technical Cooperation Agency operates in Brazil with a focus on renewable energies and energy efficiency, as well as the protection and sustainable use of tropical forests. Its line of action includes sustainable urban development and financing opportunities for investments in favor of the climate. Other activities are the implementation of regional and global programs and now protection of port areas against climate change too.

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